In more design news, Austin Maynard Architects’ community inspired the King Bill home.Īdblock Adblock Plus Adblocker Ultimate Ghostery uBlock Origin Others ![]() The Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Center also comprises a public transportation center and a bus terminal to encourages the use of mass transportation. The skyscraper provides natural ventilation by funneling winds from the east into outdoor areas whereas rain water is recycled for irrigation and other purposes with the help of engineered soils, retention ponds, native plants and foliage. Thanks to the building’s advantageous height and geographical location, human comfort levels are maximized with the optimum amount of natural light entering the interior while it receives sufficient sunlight for enhanced passive solar control. With the objective of receiving the LEED Platinum certification, the muscle-shaped skyscraper opts for high-performance glass to reduce heat gain. The athlete-inspired design matches with the skyscraper’s efficient use of energy. ![]() ![]() The result is a muscular expression in high-performance glass with layers of texture that define the elements of its shaped form.” Adrian Smith said that, “The Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Center is anthropomorphic in its character, representing and honoring in an abstract way the athletes that train and struggle to have the opportunity to perform in the world-class stadiums, arenas, and natatorium directly adjacent to and integrated into the overall AS+GG master plan for this project.
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